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Why Juniors Should Start Thinking About Recommendation Letters for College Admissions Now

ByAimee Heller

As the school year winds down, many students are looking forward to summer break. But there is one important task juniors should handle now—deciding who will write their recommendation letters for college admissions. These letters are a key part of the college application and can provide admissions readers with valuable insight into a student’s character,…

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Request High School Recommendation Letter Before Summer Break

ByAimee Heller

Students should not leave school for the summer without requesting their letters of recommendation. The letters of recommendation are an important component of the college application, and they need to be completed by a student’s counselor and typically, two teachers. (Check each school’s website to learn about required application materials.) Most private colleges require one counselor…